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Iran-US Nuclear Talks Intensify Amid Escalating Tensions

2/26/2026

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Iran Negotiates Nuclear Deal

Iran and the United States are in the third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, mediated by Oman.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed optimism about a fair deal.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran must halt its nuclear and missile programs.
Tensions remain high as the United States deploys military assets.
Protests in Tehran have escalated with reports of over 7,000 deaths linked to the unrest.

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Trump's Iran Claims

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran killed 32,000 protesters, a figure contradicted by Human Rights Activists News Agency reporting at least 6,490 deaths.
He claimed Iran is developing missiles that could threaten Europe and the United States.
Iran's Foreign Minister dismissed the claim as "fake news" and said Iran limits missile range for self-defense.

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Iran Negotiates Nuclear Deal

Iran and the United States are in the third round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, mediated by Oman.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed optimism about a fair deal.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran must halt its nuclear and missile programs.
Tensions remain high as the United States deploys military assets.
Protests in Tehran have escalated with reports of over 7,000 deaths linked to the unrest.

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